Appliances: To repair or not to repair?
So how do you know when an appliance is worth repairing, besides factoring in the cost of the repair? Another factor to consider is the fact that newer appliances are much more energy efficient than older ones.
Here are some general rules when faced with a broken home appliance:
- Clothes dryers: Replace if it is older than 15 years.
- Refrigerator: Replace if pre-2001
- Dishwasher: Replace if pre-1994
- Air conditioners: For both window and central air, replace if it is more than 10 years old.
- Washers: Replace top loaders pre-2005.
For more tips and details, especially regarding what to look for if you do need to replace, see more by Anne Colvey here.














